Director, Family Intervention Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide direction and oversight to agency programs, ensuring that they continue to grow and improve in their service to families. This role is required to develop strategic alliances with like-minded organizations, promote the vision of the Leadership Board and Executive Director, and work collaboratively with middle management to establish effective strategic goals annually. Additionally, this role will provide general oversight of administrative, clinical, and evaluation services for family-based interventions, including but not limited to the Healthy Families home visiting program, Family Connects Maryland home visiting program, Circle of Parent support groups, Parents as Teachers home visiting program, and other models as assigned. The incumbent will assume leadership responsibilities with accrediting organizations and design an annual review of program outcomes to ensure a high standard of performance and to prioritize the continuous improvement of services provided to families.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct assigned staff and volunteers to ensure that programs function optimally and with full budgetary accountability.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, recruit, interview, and select highly qualified program staff; and ensure that all program staff receive an orientation and training according to agency standards.
• Provide Clinical supervision to agency staff and interns as needed
• Lead program staff in promoting the vision of the Leadership Board and Executive Director by developing long-term goals and objectives for successful program outcomes.
• Develop an annual budget and operating plan for assigned programs; monitor and approve all program expenditures; work closely with the finance team to ensure budget management.
• Create, maintain, and strengthen working relationships with all levels of government, funding sources, and media.
• Serve as a member of a grant review team to aid in selecting grant opportunities and drafting proposals.
• Keep abreast of the latest child abuse trends and statistics, research, and strategies and to help guide staff in their professional development.
• Work closely with supporting staff to ensure that programs maintain fidelity and accreditation.
• Select, develop, and maintain a highly qualified, motivated, and diverse professional staff. Encourage teamwork, personal initiative, and accountability.
• Develop a strong public awareness and understanding of The Family Tree and its mission by serving as a spokesperson and engaging other staff and Board members in this process.
• Coordinate communication with funders as outlined in private and public funding agreements; and oversees the reporting and filing.
• Assist in the oversight of the financial administration, budgetary process, audit procedures, and cash flow of each program.
• Develop and implement effective and innovative methods to raise ongoing funds from diverse sources. Actively engage in acquiring and maintaining funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Implement program evaluation activities to improve program effectiveness and efficiency; regularly monitor activities, identify risks, and take appropriate action to control them.
• Monitor program databases and records to ensure compliance.
• Meet with direct reports regularly to provide direction, input and feedback on program activities.
  
  

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in senior management in a human services or non-profit agency.
• Experience with diverse funding strategies.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, preferably experience in grant writing.
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or another human service field and Mental Health license required (LCPC, LCSW-C, LCMFT)